Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC on "The Long Goodbye" (Robert Altman, 1973)

Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC goes into some detail about the role of the cinematographer, and specifically discusses the use of flashing in this and other films and Altman's characteristic use of the zoom, often combined in this film with a dolly track, giving the effect of a diagonal movement.
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[@psychokarloff]

One of the 1970s great films, and one of Altman's as well. Fascinating to hear Vilmos discuss this film, and his work on it is staggeringly beautiful. I've never forgotten the suicide in the surf - so incredibly surprising and sad, and yet so startling in its beauty,

[@marcevan1141]

You're absolutely correct. "The Long Goodbye " is a terrific film, stunningly photographed and brilliantly directed by Altman. And Elliot Gould gives an absolutely inspired performance. Yes, that suicide on the beach is a remarkable scene.

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[@radioazma]

There's a long goodbye
And it happens everyday
When some passerby
Invites your eye
To come her way
Even as she smiles
A quick hello
You've let her go
You've let the moment fly
Too late you'd turn your head
You'd know you've said
The long goodbye
Can you recognize the pain
On some other street
Two people meet
As in a dream
Running for a plane
Through the rain
If the heart is quicker than the eye
They could be lovers
Until they die
It's too late to try
When a missed hello
Becomes the long goodbye

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